From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Civil Service Commission has announced that 915 employees, primarily at the assistant and deputy directorate level, are undertaking a computer-based promotion examination as part of the criteria to advance to higher positions.
These candidates, drawn from bodies including the Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB), Secondary Education Board (SEB), Education Secretariat, and various departments and agencies, are required to demonstrate their proficiency and readiness for their next roles through this exam.
Chairman of the Commission, Emeka Eze, explained that the adoption of computer-based testing is a strategic move to ensure that those ascending to director positions possess the necessary skills to handle modern, technology-driven challenges. He highlighted the reform as a significant step in enhancing transparency and efficiency.
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“Our Minister, Nyesom Wike, who established this Commission with the approval of President Bola Tinubu, aimed to resolve the long-standing backlog of pending promotions,” Eze said. “We began with a verification exercise to confirm the FCT workforce. As we near completion, the next step is to clear the promotion backlog. When the Minister took office in 2023, he addressed all outstanding promotions dating back to 2019 up to deputy director levels.”
Eze also pointed out that the Commission uncovered widespread falsification of age in service records during the verification process. “Those caught falsifying their ages have been asked to retire from service,” he disclosed.
Reiterating the role of technology, Eze said, “As part of the Renewed Hope Agenda, we introduced technology to eliminate interference and undue pressure. We are the first Commission in Nigeria to implement CBT tests. Results will be released rapidly, ensuring fairness and transparency.”
Martins Azubuike, the South-East representative on the Commission, urged participants to embrace the new system, stating that the test is a fair measure of competency. “If you cannot operate the computer, you cannot answer the questions. The computer grades the test objectively. Those who perform well and rank at the top will earn promotion according to the number of vacancies.”
Azubuike noted that computer-based tests would become a permanent feature, encouraging staff to continually develop their digital skills.
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